What is the first stage of most coming of age rituals?
Separation: During this phase an initiate is separated in some way from his former life.
What is the second stage of most coming of age rituals?
Transition: During this phase, the initiate is between worlds-no longer part of his old life but not yet fully inducted into his new one.
What is the third (last) stage of most coming of age rituals?
Re-incorporation. In this phase, the initiate, having passed the tests necessary and proving himself worthy, is re-introduced into his community, which recogniz